Apply to lead 40 Days for Life in your city. The next worldwide 40 Days for Life campaign is now taking applications for those who feel called to lead a local campaign. If you want to bring this track record of proven results to your community it’s time to pray … discern … and, now it’s time to act! Abortion is the leading cause of death in the world, destroying the lives of more than 42 million children every year and wounding millions of women. Amidst this darkness, there is hope.